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Title: Inquiry Regarding Per Capita Payment and Property Transfer Issues

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0019

Dates

  • Majority of material found within 92nd (1971-1973); 93rd (1973-1975); 94th (1975-1977); 95th (1977-1979)

Scope and Contents

The letter is from U.S. Senator Henry Bellmon to Jack Ellison, Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs Muskogee Area office, regarding Timmie Sullivan, a Creek Indian who has been excluded from a per capita payment from the Creek Tribe. The letter also mentions an issue regarding a will that Timmie's father had drawn up in 1919 or 1920, which allegedly transferred properties to Timmie but was not found at the time of his father's death. Bellmon requests Ellison's assistance in resolving these issues. The letter also includes information about Timmie Sullivan's birth record, census records, and baptismal record.

Creator

Bellmon, Henry, 1921-2009

Congress 92nd (1971-1973); 93rd (1973-1975); 94th (1975-1977); 95th (1977-1979)

Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Religion; Older people--Medical care--United States

Tribal Affiliation Creek Indians
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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